Wednesday, July 7, 2010

I just dropped off some breastfeeding information packets off downstairs from the domestic violence shelter. I had made mention of dropping them off to someone and was told that they were going to be closing down due to mismanagement.

I go there and there is no one there so I talk with the shop owners downstairs and ask about the shelter and who to talk to. They called four different numbers (including the director) and got no answer from anyone. A message was left.

The shop owners had said that they weren't closing but were in fact waiting for a grant to try to buy the whole building. So while I am relieved that the shelter is not closing, I am not surprised by the rumor of mismanagement. What if I had been seeking shelter or looking for help? Gee, I'm sorry, but no one is bothering to answer their phones so you are out of luck?

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Who am I?

I am a wife, a mother, and a homesteader. I am also a La Leche League Leader, a volunteer firefighter, and a domestic violence/sexual assault advocate. In a few weeks, I will start my First Responder training. A cry for help can never and should never be ignored.

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I am an individual capable of independent thought. Whatever groups, organizations, etc I may be involved with, know about, heard of or know someone who knows someone who is involved with them, it does not mean I speak for them. This is my blog which means these are my thoughts, feelings, opinons, and happenings. My thoughts and opinions may change on occasion. That is ok. I am still speaking for myself and no one else nor do I represent anyone else here.